Susie Johns is an artist and designer who has written dozens of craft books, including 100 Essential Embroidery Stitches, Flower Embroidery, Circus Embroidery, Knitted Pets, Knitted Woodland Creatures, 100 Essential Knitting Stitches, How to Embroider, Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses and Fat Quarter: Vintage. Her patterns and designs appear regularly in consumer craft magazines in the UK, such as Let's Knit, Sew and Let's Get Crafting, and she has written numerous patterns for suppliers such as DMC. She has also demonstrated various crafts on television.

Susie studied Fine Art at The Slade School and went on to pursue a career in publishing as an editor before becoming freelance. Alongside her writing career, she teaches drawing and painting at a local adult education college. She also runs classes and workshops on knitting and crochet and has been involved in a number of textile-based community projects in and around London, where she lives.

"You
will find dozens of ideas to inspire you, whether you are looking for a number
of related motifs for a big project like a patchwork quilt or individual
designs for personalised gifts or greetings cards. It's suitable for all skill
levels, making it a great addition to your craft library!" -- Cross Stitcher

"This book is packed full of beautiful motifs to embellish any project. Themes include animals, plants, the sea, home and mythical beasts. They are perfect for cards, table and bedlinen, adding the final flourish to patchwork or appliqué or for creating your own unique sampler. Instructions and stitch diagrams are included." -- The People's Friend

"This book will become your new on-the-go guide, perfect for all skill levels. Whether this is the first time you are picking up a needle, thread and embroidery hoop or you have been mastering the craft for years, there is something everyone will enjoy." -- Love Sewing

Publisher: GMC Publications

Pub date: 2026-03-17

Length: 128 pages